SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- P7505 PUTRESCINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 05/19/1997 MSDS Num: CFGPK LIIN: 00F054146 Product ID: P7505 PUTRESCINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 333-93-7 RTECS #: EJ7280000 Name: PUTRESCINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SKIN & EYE IRRITATION. IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION First Aid: EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATIONS: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. IN GESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE & WASH SITE AFTER PICKUP. Waste Disposal Methods: DISSOLVE/MIX W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING SCBA. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR Ventilation: MECHANICAL EXHAUST Protective Gloves: COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOWER, EYEBATH, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= M.P/F.P Text: 536F Appearance and Odor: WHITE POWDER ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES OF: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: P7505 PUTRESCINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SKIN & EYE IRRITATION. IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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